Shloka 4
Uttaṅka’s Petition for Madayantī’s Divine Earrings (Maṇikuṇḍala) — Agreement, Proof, and Vigilance
गौतमस्य तु शिष्याणां बहूनां जनमेजय । उत्तड़के< भ्यधिका प्रीति: स्नेहश्वैवाभवत् तदा
vaiśampāyana uvāca |
gautamasya tu śiṣyāṇāṃ bahūnāṃ janamejaya |
uttaraṅke bhyadhikā prītiḥ snehaś caivābhavat tadā ||
Wika ni Vaiśampāyana: “O Janamejaya, sa napakaraming alagad ni Gautama, noong panahong iyon ay sumibol ang isang higit na dakilang pag-ibig at mainit na pagkapit ng loob kay Uttaṅka—na siyang nagbukod sa kanya bilang pinakaminamahal sa mga mag-aaral.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how exemplary conduct in a student can naturally draw increased affection and trust within a guru’s community, underscoring the ethical ideal of worthy discipleship and the relational dimension of dharma in the guru–śiṣya setting.
Vaiśampāyana, narrating to King Janamejaya, notes that among Sage Gautama’s many students, Uttaraṅka became especially beloved at that time, indicating his prominence and the heightened regard he received.